The Basics
- Race Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Start Time: 12 Noon (kids race at 11:15)
- Address: Cochran’s Ski Area, 910 Cochran Road, Richmond, VT
- Bib Pickup: Sunday from 10:00am-11:45am at the Cochran’s Ski Area base lodge
- Day of Race Registration: no day of race registration this year
Course Info, Trail Conditions & Shoe Recommendation
We encourage familiarizing yourself with the course layout ahead of time. Please note that this is a 2 loop course. For returning racers, we have modified the course once again. The primary change is that we will now bypass two areas of single track on the outer part of the first loop, running up and then down sections of wooded service roads instead. We have also added a bit of flow mountain bike trail (following the kids course!) onto the end of the second loop just before the finish. We think you’ll really like the changes! Click Here for course details and maps.
The course is marked in orange: orange arrows close to the ground, orange/pink flagging and orange marking tape.
In addition to being a ski area Cochran’s is also a working sugarbush and there are sap lines throughout the woods. Volunteers have raised all the saplines that cross the trails, so runners can pass.
We recommend wearing shoes with good tread to navigate any slippery spots. The trails have a bit of everything – roots, rocks, bridge and stream crossings and mud! It has been quite dry in Vermont, but it has rained some this week and the alpine slope is still wet with melting snow. The weather on Sunday looks cloudy with temperatures in the 50s.
Feed Station | Finish Line – Thanks to our friends at Untapped
The on course Feed Station (3.75 mile) – will include Untapped Lemon Tea Mapleaid, water and Untapped Maple energy gels
At the Finish Line you will find a table with Untapped Lemon Tea Mapleaid and water.
We encourage racers to bring their own cup or bottle to refill at the feed station. We will also have cups on hand.
Pancakes!
We are psyched to have pancakes for all after the race in the lodge! Kasie is bringing Running Saps Maple Syrup and we’ll have both regular and GF pancakes. Plates and forks provided, but also please consider bringing your own reusable plate and fork.
Maple Syrup by Running Saps!
Pre-order by 10:00pm, Saturday, May 2nd at: Running Saps Maple Syrup Order Form and pick up at the race when you get your bib. 10% discounted rate for racers. Made from sap gathered from the maples along the trails at Sleepy Hollow and boiled into yummy good syrup by race director and mountain goat Kasie Enman & family.
Kids Race
The kids race is a fun mini-trail run for kids. We’ll have a short lollipop race to start (2-5 year olds), followed by 1 and 2 lap races for older kids. Registration is free and kids can sign up in person on the lower deck from 10:30-11:00 on race day. Before the race all kids need to check in at the lower deck to choose their race distance and get a race bib. The start time is 11:15am. Kids Race Info Here
We are also looking for a couple more helpers for the kids race. If you can help please email us.
Photos
Photographer extraordinaire, Joe Viger, will be taking photos so prepare your race pose for when you pass him on the trail! Take a look at Joe Viger Photography’s 2024 and 2025 albums. For those new to our trails, this can also give you a glimpse of what to expect out there.
Camping
Folks coming in the day before are welcome to car/van/truck camp in Cochran’s parking lot. If you would like to pitch a tent, we just ask that you please stick to the alpine ski trails or parking lot (no tents on the lodge side of the parking lot, or at the start/finish area). Camping is free. The base lodge will be unlocked and has a sink if you need water. We appreciate your respect for Cochran’s property! More Lodging Info Here
Restrooms
The ski lodge at Cochran’s is open and there are several restrooms. We also have two porta potties located in a corner of the upper parking lot.
A note from Kim Gordon: Chair of the USATF-NE Mountain/Ultra/Trail Committee
For those of you doing the USATF-NE Mountain Circuit, remember to renew your USATF membership for 2026 so that you can be counted in the series results.
Updating your Entry on RunReg – Did you forget to add club name or USATF #?
Login to your RunReg account and you can edit your entry through May 1. Changes after May 1st can be made on race day at bib pickup.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners.
Bivo, Untapped, Goats On Hats, Skirack, Running Saps Maple Syrup and Cochran’s Ski Area. And our namesake Sleepy Hollow Ski & Bike Center!
Staying Connected
Race updates, results and race photo links will be shared on our website sleepyhollowmtnrace.com and social media: Instagram and Facebook.
Visit the USATF-NE MUT website for the New England Mountain Series schedule and standings.
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at Cochran’s!
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